Reshaping of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under the Trump administration

The Trump administration is reshaping the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, leading to a mass exodus of attorneys and a shift in focus towards enforcing the president's executive orders. The new head, Harmeet Dhillon, is redirecting the division's mission to align with Trump's priorities, prompting criticism and concern from current and former officials.

Reshaping of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division

The Trump administration's efforts to reshape the Justice Department's civil rights division and its mission has led to a mass exodus of attorneys, with over 70% leaving since Inauguration Day.

Departure of Lawyers from DOJ Civil Rights Division

Many lawyers are leaving the DOJ Civil Rights Division due to prioritizing partisan litigation over civil rights. The new chief welcomes their departure and emphasizes enforcing federal civil rights laws over woke ideology.